Seastar Solutions HC4670-3 Installation Instructions Manual

Brand: Seastar Solutions

Model: HC4670-3

Type: Installation Instructions Manual

This manual is also suitable for

Side Mount & Splashwell Mount

Steering Cylinders

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER'S MANUAL

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FORTY SEVEN

ISO 9001

BayStar/SeaStar Hydraulic Steering

To the Installer and End

User (Owner)

Thank you for choosing SeaStar Steering Systems by SeaStar

Solutions. This Installation and Owner’s Manual contains all the

information that you and others will require for the safe installation

and use of your steering system and MUST remain on board the boat.

Throughout this manual, information for the safe installation and

operation of the steering system will be distinguished in one of the

following ways;

Failure to adhere to a warning may lead to loss of steering control.

Loss of steering control may result in unpredictable boat behavior,

leading to ejection from boat causing property damage, personal

injury and/or death.

Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor injury or

product or property damage.

Important information in regards to installation, use and maintenance

of the steering components.

NOTICE

CAUTION

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in severe personal

injury or death.

These safety alerts alone cannot eliminate all of the hazards

that may be present while on the water. SeaStar Solutions

recommends that all users of the steering system take an

accredited 'boating safety course', follow safe boating practices

and are made aware of the environment that they will be in.

Marine Canada Acquisition Inc. DBA SEASTAR SOLUTIONS is referred

to as SeaStar Solutions throughout this publication.

NOTICE

Side Mount & Splashwell Mount Cylinders

Safety Information

The safe operation of the steering system is dependant upon proper

installation and maintenance, common sense, safe judgment and

the knowledge/expertise of the operator. Every installer/user of the

steering system should know the following requirements 'before'

installing/using the steering system.

If you have any questions regarding any of these warnings, contact

SeaStar Solutions.

To reduce risk of severe injury or death. Always wear a Coast Guard

Approved personal ﬂotation device (PFD) and use an engine shut-off

cord (lanyard).

1. Read and understand the Installation and Owner’s Manuals

provided with your steering components.

2. Ensure that all components required to complete the installation

are on hand (including hoses, ﬁttings, oil and the proper tools

required for the installation).

3. SeaStar components are highly engineered and safety tested to

ensure system integrity, DO NOT substitute any component with

non-SeaStar components as this may compromise system

performance/reliability.

1. Install components as directed in all Installation Manuals

(including helm pumps, hoses and ﬁtting kits).

2. DO NOT modify or substitute any component in any way without

written consent from SeaStar Solutions.

3. Comply with all system ratings/regulations (boat/engine, U.S.C.G.).

- Cylinder MUST be compatible with engine(s) installed.

- Cylinder MUST be rated for use on the engine(s) installed.

Conﬁrm that there is no interference between the steering cylinder(s),

tiebars and the transom, splashwell, outboard engine or jackplate or

any combination of these parts by performing the following steps;

With engine fully tilted DOWN, turn steering wheel from hard over

to hard over and conﬁrm that no interference occurs.

if using a hydraulic jack plate the above must also be performed

at all the positions of the jack plate

b) Repeat step 4a) with engines tilted UP.

c) Perform step 4a) with each engine in DOWN/UP positions

conﬁrming that independent TRIM/TILT can be done without

any interference.

5. Conﬁrm that the steering cylinder can be fully stroked in both

directions as well as full tilt and trim without stretching, chaﬁng,

rubbing and/or kinking of the hydraulic hoses.

6. Conﬁrm that extruded nylon tubing has NOT been substituted

for SeaStar Steering Hose.

7. DO NOT use a wire coil type trim switch with a hydraulic steering

system as the wire can wind up tight around the steering wheel

shaft and prevent further steering.

8. Conduct Oil Level and System Proof Check as outlined on page

12 of this manual.

Before installation

Installation

The safety information provided below is intended to inform you of the

dangers that may be present before, during and after the installation.

It is critical that you read and understand ALL the points noted.

WARNING

BayStar/SeaStar Hydraulic Steering

During use

After use

Maintenance

Prior to every use

1. Check Fluid level in highest helm pump (see page 12 for proper

ﬂuid level setting).

Verify immediate steering response when turning steering wheel(s).

(Ensure drive(s)/rudder(s) turns when steering wheel is turned.)

3. Visually inspect all steering hoses and ﬁttings for wear, kinking

and/or leaks.

4. Check for binding, loose, worn or leaking steering components.

5. Ensure operator(s) have taken an 'accredited boating course'.

DO NOT OPERATE BOAT IF ANY COMPONENT IS NOT IN PROPER

WORKING CONDITION.

1. WEAR A COAST GUARD-APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION

DEVICE (PFD).

2. ATTACH ENGINE SHUT-OFF CORD (LANYARD) TO YOUR PDF.

3. Never allow anyone not familiar with the operation of the

steering system operate the boat at any time.

4. Know and adhere to the operator restrictions for your area

including;

- Federal Laws/Regulations,

- State Laws/Regulations and

- Municipal Laws/Regulations.

DO NOT OPERATE BOAT IF ANY COMPONENT IS NOT IN PROPER

WORKING CONDITION.

Rinse off steering system thoroughly using 'fresh, clean water only'.

- Cleaning ﬂuids containing ammonia, acids or any other corrosive

ingredients MUST NOT be used for cleaning any part of the

hydraulic steering system.

Maintain steering system at a minimum of twice per year.

- See Routine Maintenance, page 13 of this manual.

Keep our waters clean for all current and future users. Dispose of

ALL ﬂuids in accordance with your local regulations.

Safety Information Continued

Side Mount & Splashwell Mount Cylinders

The BayStar/SeaStar Steering Systems are the smoothest and most

efﬁcient hydraulic steering systems available today. They have been

designed for normal pleasure and commercial use where standard

rigging arrangements are used. Before proceeding with the installation

of these cylinders, read these instructions thoroughly. SeaStar Solutions

cannot accept responsibility for installation where instructions have

not been followed, where substitute parts have been used or where

modiﬁcations have been made to our products.

This Installation manual covers the following Cylinders. HC5370-3,

HC4670-3 and HC5380-3.

INTRODUCTION

Index

Safety Information ...................................................................... i

Introduction .............................................................................. 1

Side Mount Cylinders ................................................................ 2

Splashwell Mount Cylinders ....................................................... 4

Plumbing Diagram ..................................................................... 5

Hose and Tubing Installations .................................................... 5

Filling & Purging the System ...................................................... 9

Oil Level and System Proof Check ............................................ 12

Routine Maintenance............................................................... 13

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 14

Statement of Limited Warranty ................................................. 15

Return Goods Procedure ......................................................... 15

Help protect your boating envir-

onment by ensuring that all used

oil is disposed of properly.

NOTICE

All linkages (drag link, steering link arms etc.) are to be purchased

by the installer, builder and/or owner. These linkages are available

from your engine manufacturer and are required to complete the

installation of your steering cylinder.

NOTICE

These unbalanced cylinders can exert greater force while pushing

the cylinder rod out of the body (extending).

By mounting the cylinder(s) on the appropriate side, engine torque

and steering loads can be balanced.

NOTICE

WARNING

The Side Mount and Splashwell Mount cylinders are for use with

outboard engine(s) ONLY. Use of these cylinders in any other

application is NOT recommended by SeaStar Solutions and may

lead to loss of steering control. Loss of steering control may

lead to unpredictable boat behavior resulting in ejection from

boat, property damage, personal injury and/or death.

WARNING

The SeaStar/BayStar Side Mount and Splashwell Mount cylinders

are "unbalanced". DO NOT use with SeaStar PRO helm pumps.

BayStar/SeaStar Hydraulic Steering

SIDE MOUNT CYLINDERS

HC5370-3 & HC4670-3

The side mount cylinder is installed in the same fashion as a

steering cable.

NOTICE

1. Slide well greased extension rod into thoroughly cleaned and

rust free engine steering/tilt tube. (item 1, ﬁgure 1).

2. Attach the cylinder rod end to the extension rod by inserting it

into the mating hole of the extension rod (Item 2, ﬁgure 1).

3. Align holes in cylinder rod & extension rod, then insert special

pin (item 3, ﬁgure 1) through the hole joining both rods

together. If the holes do not line up properly, rotate the

extension rod 180°.

4. While holding pin in place, slide the rod and pin assembly into

the steering/tilt tube.

5. Thread cylinder onto steering/tilt tube and torque to 50–75 ft-lbs.

Note: Resistance will be felt; this is due to the anti-vibration

pellet.

6. Conﬁrm no interference with any other equipment throughout

the engine steering range, and in ALL trim/tilt positions, if

interference is noticed it MUST be corrected prior to use.

7. If applicable, connect tiebar (Part# HO5009A) to the tiller arms

of both engines.

8. Bleed steering system as outlined in the Filling and Purging

section of this document.

DO NOT modify or change the pin, or, the hole in the cylinder rod

and/or extension rod. Any modiﬁcation can drastically reduce the

strength and integrity of this attachment point. Failure to adhere

to this warning may result in component separation. Separation

of components may lead to unpredictable boat behavior and/or

ejection from boat leading to property damage, personal injury

and/or death.

WARNING

Side Mount & Splashwell Mount Cylinders

HYDRAULIC STEERING

SIDE MOUNT CYLINDER

SPECIAL PIN

EXTENSION ROD

ALIGN HOLES

LINK ARM SUPPLIED BY

ENGINE MANUFACTURER

10.25" (261mm)

AT FULL EXTENSION

(WITH 11" TILT TUBE)

TILT TUBE

13.125" (334 mm)

3/8" COMPRESSION FITTING

1.625" DIA

(42 mm)

1.5" (38 mm)

ACROSS WRENCH FLATS

TORQUE TO 50-75 FT.LB.

BLEED NIPPLE

1.94"

(50 mm)

Figure 1. HC5370-3 SeaStar Side Mount Cylinder shown, BayStar similar.

BayStar/SeaStar Hydraulic Steering

SPLASHWELL MOUNT

CYLINDER HC5380-3

BEFORE attempting installation of this Splashwell Mount Cylinder,

consult the mounting conﬁguration below for proper position of the

mounting foot to the transom. As the Splashwell cylinder requires

through bolting on the transom it will be necessary to contact the

boat manufacturer for proper preparation of the transom holes.

NOTICE

1. Draw out the mounting conﬁguration of the cylinder, including

the 3/8” holes on the transom.

2. Drill and prepare through transom holes as recommended by

boat manufacturer.

3. Secure cylinder to transom using Grade 5, or better, stainless

steel bolts. DO NOT use lag bolts to secure cylinder to transom.

4. Connect cylinder to the steering arm of the outboard motor

using the provided nut/bolt. Torque to 20 ft-lb.

5. Bleed steering system as outlined in the Filling and Purging

section.

6. Conﬁrm no interference with any other equipment throughout

the engine steering range, and in ALL trim/tilt positions, if

interference is noticed it MUST be corrected prior to use.

TRANSOM

3.12"

(79 mm)

(102 mm)

5.0625"

(129mm)

1.5"

(38 mm)

Figure 2. HC5380-3 Splashwell Mount Cylinder.

Side Mount & Splashwell Mount Cylinders

PLUMBING DIAGRAM

HELM PUMP

STEERING LINES

STEERING CYLINDER

Figure 3. HC4670-3, HC5370-3 and HC5380-3 Plumbing Diagram.

Proper steering hose/tube is required for the best performance and

safe operation of your steering system. Use of a hose/tube other

than that recommended by SeaStar Solutions may drastically change

performance and the safe operation of your system. SeaStar Solutions

cannot be responsible for ANY consequences resulting from the use

of a substitute tube or hose.

General

HOSE AND TUBING

INSTALLATIONS

Use of a substitute hose and/or tube may lead to hose breakage

or rupture resulting in loss of steering control. Loss of steering

control may lead to unpredictable boat behavior and/or a collision

with an obstacle and/or ejection from boat, resulting in property

damage, personal injury and/or death.

WARNING

The following considerations MUST be taken into account when

planning and routing steering hose/tubes.

a) Cut nylon/copper tubing using an appropriate tube cutter.

A straight and level cut is required for proper sealing.

b) Do not allow hose/tube to come into contact or come too close

to any source of extreme heat. Extreme heat WILL lower burst

pressure and/or melt hose/tubing resulting in the immediate

DO NOT CUT SeaStar Outboard,

ﬂexible, hoses. Cutting these will

render them useless and a new

hose will need to be ordered.

CAUTION

DO NOT use extruded nylon tubing

in a 'SeaStar Outboard Steering

System', only use SeaStar Outboard

Hoses. Use of extruded nylon

tubing may lead to hose failure

resulting in loss of steering

control. Loss of steering control

may lead to unpredictable

boat

behavior and/or a collision with

an obstacle and/or ejection from

boat, resulting in property damage,

personal injury and/or death.

WARNING

BayStar/SeaStar Hydraulic Steering

HYDRAULIC STEERING

HOSE AND TUBING

loss of steering control. Loss of steering control may lead to a

collision with an obstacle and/or ejection from boat resulting in

property damage, personal injury and/or death.

c) Hose/Tube must be routed so that it will not interfere with any

other functional equipment; (such as, hatches, doorways or in a

walking path where it may become a tripping hazard).

d) Hose/Tube MUST be installed with a gradual rise from the steering

cylinder to the helm pump(s). If hose/tube is not installed with a

gradual rise, air removal from system will be difﬁcult.

e) Hose/tube should be secured at regular intervals using non-

metallic type ties.

f) Do not allow tubing to rest or chafe against any abrasive material.

g) Ensure that hose/tube ends are covered prior to passing through

bulkheads, cable tubes and any other blind area. Failure to do so

may allow contamination to enter the steering system.

Fiberglass although soft to the touch can be extremely abrasive.

Care MUST be taken when securing hose/tubing.

NOTICE

If hose/tubing is kinked during and/or after installation it MUST

be replaced prior to operation. SeaStar Outboard hose cannot be

cut and must be replaced with a new hose completely. SeaStar

extruded nylon tubing can have the damaged section removed

and a union ﬁtting put into place. Failure to replace any damaged

hose/tube may result in loss of steering control. Loss of steering

control may lead to unpredictable boat behavior and/or a collision

with an obstacle and/or ejection from vessel, resulting in property

damage, person injury and/or death.

WARNING

Back off lock nut (item 1, ﬁgure 4), counter-clockwise, until it stops.

2. Thread ﬁtting into cylinder body until ﬁtting washer (item 2,

ﬁgure 4) contacts the face of the cylinder port. Tighten hand

tight, DO NOT TORQUE FITTING INTO GLAND.

3. Position ﬁtting to desired orientation by turning it counter-

clockwise to a MAXIMUM of 1 full turn.

4. While holding ﬁtting with a wrench, tighten the locknut (item 1,

ﬁgure 4) and torque to 40–43 ft-lb.

5. Purge system as per your cylinder instruction manual.

Positional O-Ring Horizontal

and Vertical Tee Fitting

Installation/Realignment

(if required)

Failure to properly tighten the locknut (item 1, ﬁgure 4) may lead

to loss of steering control. Loss of steering control may result in

unpredictable boat behavior, collision with an obstacle and/or

ejection from vessel, leading to property damage, personal injury

and/or death.

WARNING

Side Mount & Splashwell Mount Cylinders

HYDRAULIC STEERING

HOSE AND TUBING

SeaStar Solutions recommends that the hose and hose ﬁttings are

checked on

a regular basis to ensure the safe operation of the

steering system.

WARNING

There is NO requirement for pipe sealant of any kind when using

an ORB ﬁttings. A "LIQUID" Teﬂon based pipe sealant IS required

when using NPT type ﬁttings. DO NOT use Teﬂon Tape or any

other tape type sealers.

WARNING

SECURE WITH

WRENCH HERE

WHILE TIGHTENING

LOCKNUT (ITEM 1)

SECURE WITH

WRENCH HERE

WHILE TIGHTENING

LOCKNUT (ITEM 1)

Figure 4.

THREAD FITTING BY HAND UNTIL

WASHER CONTACTS THIS FACE

Figure 5.

Refer to ﬁgure 6 on page 8 for hose/tube to ﬁtting connection.

2. If not already completed, install ﬁttings into helm as per speciﬁc

instructions suppled with your helm pump.

System Connection

3. Helm Pump Connection

a) SeaStar Outboard Hose - While holding the ﬁtting body securely

with a wrench, torque the hose end nut to 15 ft-lbs.

BayStar/SeaStar Hydraulic Steering

HYDRAULIC STEERING

HOSE AND TUBING

b) BayStar Nylon Tubing.

• Slide tube not over tubing.

• Push tubing into bottom of component ﬁttings.

• Hand tighten tube nut, ensuring that the tube is bottomed

out against the ﬁtting while tightening.

• After hand tightening, hold the ﬁtting with a wrench, turn

an additional 1-1/2 turns with a 5/8" wrench.

Ensure that the tubing is pushed

ALL the way in.

CAUTION

TUBE NUT

COMPONENT FITTING

DO NOT USE

PIPE SEALANT HERE

3/8" NYLON

OR COPPER

TUBE 3/8"

Figure 6. Connection to Helm Pump shown.

Side Mount & Splashwell Mount Cylinders

FILLING & PURGING

THE SYSTEM

Filling the helm full of oil can be

done faster if oil is poured into

the helm prior to connecting ﬁller

tube and oil bottle to the helm.

NOTICE

FILLER PLUG

(REMOVED)

FILLER KIT

HELM FILL

PORT

DO NOT LET

OIL LEVEL

FALL BELOW

THIS POINT

PUSH PIN

Figure 7.

SeaStar Solutions recommends the use of SeaStar Steering Fluid ONLY

SeaStar Steering Systems have been engineered and validated

using our proprietary SeaStar Hydraulic Fluid.

Any non-approved ﬂuid may cause serious damage to the steering

system resulting in possible loss of steering, causing property

damage, personal injury and/or death.

In an emergency, SeaStar EPS Fluid, any MD-3/4 rated ATF or MIL-PRF-

5606H equivalent ﬂuid that is ﬁltered through a ﬁne mesh screen can

be used. The system MUST be thoroughly ﬂushed as soon as possible

with genuine SeaStar Steering Fluid after using an emergency ﬂuid. In

an EXTREME emergency, any non-toxic, non-ﬂammable ﬂuid that is

ﬁltered through a ﬁne mesh screen may provide temporary steering.

Hydraulic Fluid

Emergency Use Fluids

Steps 1 – 5 noted on page 10 refer to a single station, single

cylinder installation. For twin station and/or twin cylinder installations

you MUST perform steps 1 – 5 ﬁrst, then, see page 11 to complete

the removal of air from the system.

This procedure requires two people. One person may not be able to

remove all the air from the system which will result in spongy,

unresponsive steering.

During the entire ﬁlling procedure, oil must be visible in the ﬁller tube.

Do NOT allow the oil level to disappear into the helm pump, as this

may introduce air into the system and increase your ﬁlling time.

Read First

NOTICE

Power Purge Users. Please refer to the instructions included with

your power purge unit.

Power Assist Users. You MUST refer to the bleeding instructions

included with your SeaStar Power Assist Unit.

NOTICE

WARNING

Never ﬁll or mix brake ﬂuids,

trigycerides or polyalkylene

glycols within a hydraulic

steering system.

BayStar/SeaStar Hydraulic Steering

HYDRAULIC STEERING

FILLING AND PURGING

• Screw the threaded end of the

ﬁller tube into the helm ﬁller hole.

• Remove the cap from the oil

bottle and holding upright, screw

into the ﬁller tube bottle cap.

Poke hole in the bottom of the

bottle.

•

Fill the helm pump full of oil (refer

to ﬁgure 4). Oil should always be

visible in the ﬁller tube. Use the

next bottle at any time throughout

the procedure when the oil level

drops in the ﬁller tube. DO NOT

proceed with step two until helm

is full of oil.

Step 1

Figure 8.

• When air bubbles have

stopped coming out of the

helm, turn the steering wheel

clockwise until the cylinder rod

is fully extended on

one side of the cylinder.

• Open left side bleeder as

indicated

in the diagram.

Step 2

OPEN LEFT SIDE

BLEEDER

TURN

CLOCKWISE

Figure 9.

• Holding the cylinder rod (to

prevent it from moving back into

the cylinder) turn the steering

wheel counter-clockwise until a

steady stream of air free oil

comes out of the bleeder. (Drain

out approx. 1 ⁄2 bottle of oil or

as required.)

• While continuing to turn the

wheel, close the bleeder and

let go of the cylinder rod.

Step 3

CLOSE LEFT SIDE

BLEEDER

TURN COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE

Figure 10.

• Continue turning the steering

wheel counter-clockwise until

the cylinder rod is fully extended

at other side of cylinder.

(Steering wheel will come to a

stop)

• Fill and Purge is now complete,

continue to Oil Level and

System Check.

Step 4

OPEN

RIGHT

SIDE

BLEEDER

TURN COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE

Figure 11.

• Holding the cylinder rod (to

prevent it from moving back

into the cylinder) turn the

steering wheel clockwise

until a steady stream of air

free oil comes out of bleeder.

• While continuing to turn the

wheel, close the bleeder and

let go of the cylinder rod.

Fill and purge is now complete.

Step 5

RIGHT

SIDE

BLEEDER

TURN

CLOCKWISE

Figure 12.

FILL TUBE

STEERING WHEEL

CYLINDER

HELM

OIL BOTTLE

Single Station One Cylinder

HYDRAULIC STEERING

Side Mount & Splashwell Mount Cylinders

FILLING AND PURGING

Twin Station Single Cylinder

• Perform steps 1 through 5 at

station no. 1.

• Then repeat steps 1 - 5 at

station no. 2.

• Oil requirements 4 - 5 bottles.

STATION NO.2

STATION NO.1

Refer to

Oil Level and System

Check on page 12.

NOTICE

Single Station Twin Cylinder

• When performing steps 1

through 5, perform

instructions in each step ﬁrst

on cylinder no. 1 and then on

cylinder no. 2, before

proceeding to the next step.

ie: Perform instructions

referring to right side of

cylinder ﬁrst on cylinder no. 1

and then on cylinder no. 2.

• Oil requirements 4 - 5 bottles.

CYLINDER NO.2 CYLINDER NO.1

Refer to

Oil Level and System

Check on page 12.

NOTICE

Figure 13.

Figure 14.

Twin Station Twin Cylinder

• Follow same procedure as

instructed for single-station/

twin-cylinders, beginning at

station no. 1, and repeat entire

procedure at station no. 2.

CYLINDER NO.2 CYLINDER NO.1

STATION NO.2

STATION NO.1

Figure 15.

BayStar/SeaStar Hydraulic Steering

Oil Level Setting

The oil level MUST be checked and maintained BEFORE each use

to ensure the safe operation of your steering system. Failure to

adhere to this warning may lead to loss of steering control. Loss

of steering control may result in unpredictable boat behavior,

collision with an obstacle and/or ejection from vessel, leading to

property damage personal injury and/or death.

• For helms mounted with the wheel shaft completely horizontal

MUST be ﬁlled to the bottom of the ﬁller hole AT ALL TIMES.

DO NOT allow oil level to drop more than 1/4" below the ﬁller

port threads with the cylinder shaft "fully retracted (IN)".

• For helms mounted on a 20° angle, or, with wheel shaft in

the

vertical position the oil level must be no lower than 1/2" below

ﬁller

port threads and no higher than 1/8" below ﬁller port threads with

the cylinder shaft "fully retracted (IN)".

STEP 1

WARNING

System Proof Check

The System Proof Check MUST be completed after installation.

Doing so will ensure the safe operation of your steering system.

Any fault (leaks or malfunction) will present itself during this check.

Failure to adhere to this check may result in loss of steering control.

Loss of steering control may lead to unpredictable boat behavior,

leading to a collision with an obstacle and/or ejection from the

boat, resulting in property damage personal injury and/or death.

• Turn steering wheel hard over to hard over to conﬁrm unrestricted

movement of steering components.

If equipped with a tilting helm, repeat this step in "EVERY" tilt position.

• Conﬁrm that engine(s) are turning to the proper direction.

• If no interference is noticed and engine(s) are turning to the proper

direction, go to next point

• Take steering wheel hard over to starboard. Once the wheel

reaches its stop point, force the wheel another 1/4 – 1/2 turn

past stop. Leave wheel in this position while you inspect ALL

ﬁttings, helms and hose/tubes for any signs of a leak.

• Repeat above step to the starboard side of each steering station

• Repeat above steps to the port side of each steering station.

• If ANY leaks are noticed they MUST be repaired BEFORE operating

your boat.

Failure to correct ANY problem that becomes present during the

'System Proof Check' may lead to loss of steering control. Loss of

steering control can lead to unpredictable boat behavior and/or

collision with obstacle and/or ejection from vessel resulting in

property and/or personal injury or death.

STEP 2

WARNING

CAUTION

When setting ﬂuid level in a

system ﬁtted with an unbalanced

cylinder, the cylinder shaft MUST

be fully retracted (IN). Failure to

have cylinder shaft retracted (IN)

will lead to very stiff steering and/

or oil spillage at the helm pump.

NOTICE

OIL LEVEL AND SYSTEM

PROOF CHECK

Side Mount & Splashwell Mount Cylinders

Following the routine maintenance schedules as outlined below, in

the time frame noted will ensure years of service from your SeaStar

Steering System, as well as keep you and your passengers safe

from the dangers that are present on and off the water.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

1. Owner(s) (End Users)

2. Qualiﬁed Marine

Mechanic

Prior to every use.

1. Check ﬂuid level in highest helm pump (see page 12 for proper

ﬂuid level setting).

Verify immediate steering response when turning steering wheel(s).

Ensure engine(s) move when steering wheel(s) are turned.

3. Visually inspect all steering hoses and ﬁttings for wear, kinking

and/or leaks.

4. Check for binding, loose, worn or leaking steering components.

WARNING

DO NOT operate boat if any component is not in proper working

condition.

After ﬁrst 20 hours, then every 100 hours or 6 months thereafter

(which ever comes ﬁrst).

• All points noted above.

• Check tightness of ALL fasteners throughout the steering system.

Tighten as required.

• Check for mechanical play or slop throughout steering system,

correct as required.

After every 200 hours or 12 months (which ever comes ﬁrst).

• All points noted above.

• Side Mount cylinders.

- Remove steering cylinder from engine steering tube. Clean steering

tube and re-grease using a good quality marine grease.

• Splashwell Mount cylinders.

- Grease ball joint using a good quality marine grease.

• Remove steering wheel and re-grease wheel shaft using a good

quality marine grease.

• Inspect hydraulic oil for cleanliness, ﬂush if required.

Any work being performed with

the steering system MUST be

completed by a qualiﬁed

mechanic with the working

knowledge of the system.

WARNING

BayStar/SeaStar Hydraulic Steering

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION

Helm locks up completely.

• PRO helm used with an

unbalanced cylinder.

• Collapsed hose/tube.

• Replace helm with a non-Pro

helm pump.

• Replace section with new

length.

Oil keeps pouring out of

helm pump.

• Incorrect setting of ﬂuid level.

• Helm overﬁlled.

• The cylinder shaft MUST be

fully retracted when setting

ﬂuid level

• Fluid level should be set no

higher than 1/4” BELOW the

ﬁller port.

System is hard to turn in

one direction.

• Unbalanced cylinder will

prove to turn easier one

direction vs. the other.

• Not a fault.

System is hard to turn all

the time and to both

directions.

• Cylinder shaft is frozen/

seized in steering tube

(side mounts).

•

Pinched/collapsed steering line.

• Engine(s) are not articulating

freely.

• Incorrect steering ﬂuid being

used.

• Steering wheel too small.

• See maintenance, clean and

re-grease engine steering tube.

• Insect entire length of steering

hose. Replace entire length

with new one if pinched or

collapsed.

• Disconnect steering cylinder

from engine. If effort decreases

inspect engine to conﬁrm

proper articulation.

• Flush and purge system using

SeaStar Fluid ONLY

• Install larger wheel if

possible.

Side Mount & Splashwell Mount Cylinders

Statement of Limited Warranty

Return Goods Procedure

We warrant to the original retail purchaser that Marine Canada

Acquisition Inc. DBA SEASTAR SOLUTIONS (herein forward referred

to as SeaStar Solutions) products have been manufactured free from

defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is effective for

two years from date of purchase, excepting that where SeaStar

Solutions products are used commercially or in any rental or income

producing activity, then this warranty is limited to one year from the

date of purchase.

We will provide replacement product without charge, for any SeaStar

Solutions product meeting this warranty, which is returned (freight

prepaid) within the warranty period to the dealer from whom such

product were purchased, or to us at the appropriate address. In such

a case SeaStar Solutions products found to be defective and covered

by this warranty, will be replaced at SeaStar Solutions’ option, and

returned to the customer.

The above quoted statement is an extract from the complete

SeaStar

Solutions products warranty statement. A complete warranty policy is

available in our SeaStar Solutions products catalogue.

Prior to returning product to SeaStar Solutions under warranty, please

obtain a Return Goods Authorization number (claim number).

Be sure to label the goods with:

a) the name and address of the sender, and

b) the return goods authorization number (claim number)

Please address the returned goods as follows:

From U.S.A.

RGA # ?

SeaStar Solutions

c/o UPS-SCS

19308 70th Ave S.

Kent, WA 98032

From Canada

RGA # ?

SeaStar Solutions

3831 No.6 Road

Richmond, B.C.

Canada V6V 1P6

Technical Support

Phone: 604-248-3858

email: [email protected]

Hours: Monday to Friday 05:00 – 15:30 PST

Web: www.seastarsolutions.com

FORM NO. 343322 REV. E

DBA SEASTAR SOLUTIONS

PRINTED IN CANADA 04/18

SEASTAR SOLUTIONS

3831 NO.6 ROAD

RICHMOND, B.C.

CANADA V6V 1P6

FAX 604-270-7172

www.seastarsolutions.com

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